Key Headlines From RBNZ's August Monetary Policy Decision

--RBNZ cuts OCR to 3% from 3.25%
--Dec 2025 OCR track trimmed to 2.7%
--Mar 2026 OCR track cut to 2.5%
--Peak OCR track trimmed to 2.8%
--March 2026 CPI forecast 2.3% vs 1.9% in May
--Headline CP...

Preview: RBNZ To Cut OCR; Track Pointing to 2.75% Low Likely Reaf...

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Key Headlines From RBNZ's July Monetary Policy Meeting

--RBNZ keeps rate unchanged at 3.25%; consensus reached

--Expects to cut OCR in line with central projection, subject to inflation easing in line with central projection

--Debated 25bps cut and hold.

--Hold decided be...

Preview: RBNZ To Leave OCR Unchanged, Wait For Rate Cut Impacts

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RBNZ Cuts OCR By 25bps to 3.25%; Debated Hold Vs Cut

By Sophia Rodrigues

(Sydney, May 28, 2025) – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered the Official Cash Rate by 25bps to 3.25% to support growth but surprised with the news the decision was not unanimous.

The RBNZ debated...

RBNZ Preview: 25bps Cut Likely As Focus Firmly On Supporting Grow...

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